Seasonal Hourly Shift - Multiple Vacancies Patapsco Valley State Park

Main Purpose of Job

The Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service is currently recruiting for multiple seasonal contractual positions for the upcoming 2026 season at Patapsco Valley State Park. Contract duration will be approximately between the dates of Memorial Day and Labor Day, depending on specific need.

Working Titles

The Department of Natural Resources, Maryland Park Service is currently recruiting for the following positions:

• Maintenance Worker
• Trail Technician
• Contact Station Attendant/Camper Contact Attendant
• Historic Interpreter/Naturalist
• Ranger

Minimum Qualifications

• No formal education required
• 40 hours of Customer Service or Maintenance Experience
• At least six (6) months of experience working in a park location performing park operations

Desired or Preferred Qualifications

• At least six (6) months of experience working in a park location performing park operations

Licenses, Registrations and Certifications

• Employees in this classification may be assigned duties which require the operation of a motor vehicle, UTV or golf cart. Employees assigned such duties will be required to possess a motor vehicle operator's license valid in the State of Maryland and five points or fewer on their current driving record.

Special Requirements

• Applicants selected for employment may undergo an employment background investigation, including, but not limited to: employment reference check, education verification, driving record check (if the position requires employees to drive a vehicle) and a criminal history check including fingerprinting.

Selection Process

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be considered for this position. Therefore, it is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Report all education and experience related to the essential functions of this position.

Benefits

• Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program, have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month) may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents.
• The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits.
• You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.
• Leave may be granted to a contractual employee at a rate of one hour for every 30 hours worked, not to exceed 40 hours per calendar year.

Further Instructions

• The online application is strongly preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application and supplemental questionnaire to: Department of Natural Resources, Human Resources, 580 Taylor Avenue, C-3 Annapolis, MD 21401.
• Faxed or e-mailed applications will not be accepted. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application.
• If you are having difficulty with your user account or have general questions about the online application system, please contact the MD Department of Budget and Management at Application.Help@maryland.gov; ATTN: Recruitment and Examination Division.
• If you need to make adjustments to a submitted application or if you have general inquiries regarding this recruitment, please contact Emilee Knott at Emilee.Knott@maryland.gov.
• Please provide ample time to complete the application template. If you are having technical difficulties submitting an application on the day of the deadline, it is strongly advised that you complete the JobAps physical application template and hand deliver to DNR - HRS at 580 Taylor Avenue, Annapolis, MD 21401 before 4:30 p.m. The Maryland Department of Natural Resources cannot guarantee that late submissions, as a result of technical difficulties, will be accepted.
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